India, March 11 -- 12 people were booked for allegedly attacking a team of Meghalaya Police personnel and attempting to free an accused from custody late Tuesday night, police said.

The incident occurred in the Pinangwan police station area, where police personnel opened fire in self-defence during the clash, injuring a local man.

The injured man, identified as Tarif Khan, a resident of Shikarawa village, sustained a bullet injury in his leg and has been admitted to PGI Rohtak, where his condition is reported to be stable.

Addressing media persons, Nuh additional superintendent of police (ASP) Ayush Yadav said the case was registered based on a complaint filed by sub-inspector Arkidalang Wahlang of Meghalaya Police, who is posted in Ea...